You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Near East Side.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Near East Side accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Near East Side do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Near East Side that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clhhvoeup0000mj0fr9qytskq">First English Lutheran Church</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Near East Side for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Near East Side - Lemontree Directory

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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army in Central OH
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.55 mi
Info
Seniors age 60 and over who meet income guidelines of 130% of the Federal Poverty Level and live in Franklin County are eligible to receive a monthly senior food box. For more information call 614.437.2134.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Call in advance for services
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- This Thursday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
966 East Main Street
Near East Side, OH 43205
directions
Contact
(614) 341-2282
easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southwest-ohio/central-ohio/alleviate-hunger
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SNAP/EBT
Franklin County Job and Family Services
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  SNAP assistance available
  Assists clients with SNAP applications, Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, and other safety net benefits from the city, state, and federal government
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1055 Mount Vernon Avenue
King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203
directions
Contact
(844) 640-6446
http://www.benefits.ohio.gov/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt Vernon AME Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.45 mi
Info
After the 15th of each month: Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Saturday
Location
1127 Mount Vernon Avenue
King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203
directions
Contact
(614) 253-4323
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How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Near East Side.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
Second Baptist Church – Bread Basket Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.41 mi
Info
Eligibility: Anyone.

Intake Process: Walk-in.

Documents: Photo ID for adults, proof of address and health card, Social Security card or birth certificates for each child.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 25th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 22nd (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
186 North 17th Street
King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203
directions
Contact
(614) 253-4313
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Other material needs
Women’s Care Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Call to inquire about services, mostly helping with baby items, giving classes on parenting
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Clothes for babies
  Baby formula may be available
  Can help Mothers with babies ages 1-3 yrs old
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:05 am
- This Tuesday
  7:05 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  7:05 am
- every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
935 East Broad Street
Near East Side, OH 43205
directions
Contact
(614) 251-0200
www.womenscarecenter.org/ locations/columbus
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Food pantry (groceries)
S.V.D.P. St. Vincent de Paul Volunteer Center, Downtown Service Center
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.89 mi
Info
Heather Swiger, Operations Manager (614) 241-2569
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
580 East Main Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 241-2569
www.vincentianvoice.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.52 mi
Info
Eligibility: Households living in zip codes 43203, 43205, 43209, 43213 and 43215 are eligible to receive food assistance once every 30 days. Other Franklin County residents are eligible to receive a temporary assistance package (no meat or milk) once.

Documents: Photo ID. Proof of address. ID for all household members. (Medical cards, FCJFS print out.)
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- This Tuesday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
760 East Broad Street
King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43205
directions
Contact
(614) 461-4557
http://www.bspc.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
First English Lutheran Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.57 mi
Info
Service Description: Free meal to go on Thursday & Sundays
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  8:30 am–9:30 am
  Breakfast
- This Thursday
  5:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Dinner
- Sun, December 29th (next week)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
  Breakfast
- 8:30 am–9:30 am
  every week on Sunday
- 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
1015 East Main Street
Near East Side, OH 43205
directions
Contact
(614) 252-3191
felccolumbus.com/community
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bethany Presbyterian Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.56 mi
Info
Eligibility: Anyone. Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: No documents required.

https://www.facebook.com/BethanyUSA/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, January 4th (next week)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, January 11th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
206 North Garfield Avenue
King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203
directions
Contact
(614) 253-0077
https://www.bethanycolumbus.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt. Vernon AME Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.6 mi
Info
71147 Mount Vernon Ave
- Requirements
  A photo ID is required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
Mount Vernon Avenue
Columbus, OH
directions
Contact
(614) 253-4323
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Near East Side accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Near East Side do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Near East Side that’s open today: First English Lutheran Church
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Near East Side for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.